The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-14
MIDSUMMER STILES.

Imported Japanese robes are utilized for
handsome tea-gowns.
It is said that polonaises and redingotes are to
prevail in the immediate future.
The rough cottons of last year, with boucle
and frise effects are entirely cut of style.
Dresses of checked material are now SO draped
that all the checks fall agonally. This arrange
ment is particularly becoming to tall figures
1t is predicted that long velvet redingotes,
with satin skirts. will be extensively worn the
coming fall Indeed, many velvets are now
worn, Notwithstanding the torrld weather
Checked silk handkerchiefs in every possi BILE
color combination form an excellent trimming
for light comfortable travelling hats OF the toque
or turban shape narrow straw velvet edge
renders these hats more becoming. and wing
or a jaunty feather gives them a coquettish
finish.
White is worn in all fabrics, and by people OF
all ages, from the infant in arms to the silver
haired mothers in Israel. Pearl and snow white
gowns are worn again without prejudice 10
cream-white in silk, wool, and cotton. The pure
white and cream textiles are universally popu-
lar, from the simplest Isle of Wight serge and
yelling. to the most expensive India cashmeres.
The new blouse basques are seen upon cos
tunes made of rich, expensive fabrics, as we'll
upon simple toilets. These waists are
change from the old style blouse, being fitted
more snugly, and often showing a scanned back
ending in a short postillion. The 'front.' however,
never extends below the belt line, and the style
is therefore, unbecomlng to short-waisted
women.
likewise coming into favor. novel belt is
ranged by winding broad satin silk ribbon
several times round the waist and tying the
ends either at the back, front side. A beau
tiful antique silver buckle looks well with
plain velvet stuff belt. A large gold mono
gram covering the prongs or the buckle 10 like
wise original and stylish belt fastening.
An English bride recently started her we'd
ding journey in white travelling costume, and
it is prophesed tbst the fashion will become
general. After laughing for years at the country
bride who comes to town conspicuous In white
ribbons, the fashionable world may initiate her.
An Irish bride has amused herself by having
her travelling dress made precisely like those
worn at her wedding by her trademarks, think
ing that it might be pleasant for the whole
group TO dress alike now and them
Many young ladies wearing Marie Autoi-
nette hchus of lace. muslin or daintier still, OF
crepe lisse. simply edged with pleated frills Of
the same. These ample in size, crossed
over the chest and end in peplum tabs, knotted
to the back, whore they again crossed. but
not tied. These pretty coverings look exceed
ingly well over the charming gowns worn this
summer, and are particularly effective with the
broad brimmed hats that a corresponding
feature Of fashion.
For neat, cool travelling dress there is moth
ing better or more durable and suitable than one
of soft gray alpaca; it looks cooler is cooler aud
needs less and brushing to keep it in condi-
ton than gown of any other sort. 1t is a very
good plan to have two bodices made to the dress
one as neat and trim as possible for the jour-
ney the second more elaborate, to change with
at the hotel where halt for dinner
lunch. There may be loose fronts and white
and colored waistcoats to render it dressy
enough for promenade at other times.
With ordinary use, the skirts will answer for
either occasion.